David Moyes has claimed there is little value in Britain for homegrown players for West Ham while making it clear that he will not try to persuade players to join the club.
Moyes' side have spent £125million on deals this summer as they look to improve upon last season's seventh place finish in the Premier League and UEFA Europa League semi-final.
Of the seven players who have joined the Hammers, only one has been British - Flynn Downes from England. And it looks like the club are choosing to buy foreign players with bids placed for Brazilian international Lucas Paqueta and Belgian Hans Vanaken.